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Now’s the Time to Teach At-Home Nutrition

Posted on: 07th Apr 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging

With a lot of parents facing the challenge of keeping housebound kids happy and healthy, this is the perfect time to teach kids the basics of nutrition and eating right. Consider these simple suggestions from Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, health and nutrition communications manager for Dole Food Company. Healthy Snack Time Taste Tests – Sometimes it feels like kids can snack all day long on easy-to-grab crackers, chips or cookies. Next time they reach into the snack pantry, try... View Article

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The Importance of Self-Care

Posted on: 19th Mar 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging

Many times the hectic pace of life makes it difficult to do the things we need to do for ourselves. Whether it is time alone, meditation, reading, personal growth, or anything else that fills you up, taking the time for self-care is an important activity that should not be ignored. NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOURSELF Many people are driven so much by things such as money, success, recognition, even caring for others such as family and friends, that they forget... View Article

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